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Engine Controls - Service & Adjustment Specifications - 6.0L: Other Chevrolet Silverado 1500 HD

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BELT TENSION

Adjustment of serpentine belt is not necessary. Belt tension is maintained by spring-tensioned idler pulley (some equipped with belt wear indicator).

ENGINE COMPRESSION

ApplicationSpecification - psi (kPa)
Normal Compression Pressure(1)
Minimum Compression Pressure(1)
Compression Variance(2)
(1) Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (689.5 kPa). (2) Information is not available from manufacturer.
(1)Lowest compression reading should not be less than 70 percent of highest compression reading. No cylinder compression reading should be less than 100 psi (689.5 kPa).
(2)Information is not available from manufacturer.

ENGINE COMPRESSION SPECIFICATIONS

VALVE CLEARANCE

Engine is equipped with hydraulic lifters. Adjustment is not required.

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
All Models1000 Per Ft.

HIGH TENSION WIRE RESISTANCE

SPARK PLUGS

ApplicationTypePart No.
All ModelsAC25171803
NGK12567759

SPARK PLUG TYPE

ApplicationGap - In. (mm)Torque - Ft. Lbs. (N.m)
All ModelsIridium .040 in. (1.04 mm) Platinum .060 in. (1.52 mm)Tighten to 15 ft. lbs. (20 N.m) when using NEW cylinder head. Tighten to 11 ft. lbs. (15 N.m) for all subsequent installations.

SPARK PLUG SPECIFICATIONS

Scheme 4

Scheme 4: FIRING ORDER

IGNITION TIMING

All models are equipped with an electronic computer-controlled ignition system. Ignition timing is not adjustable.

FUEL PUMP

ApplicationPsi (kPa)
Bi-Fuel Engines (1)(2) 130-200 (826-1379)
CNG Engines(3) 110-210 (758-1448)
Gasoline Engines55-62 (379.2-427.5)
(1) Bi-fuel engines are equipped with a gasoline and a CNG injector on each cylinder. (2) Pressure reading as shown under FRP display on a scan tool. (3) Pressure checked at Intermediate Pressure Regulator (IPR) test port using CNG Electronic Pressure Gauge Kit (J-39970).
(1)Bi-fuel engines are equipped with a gasoline and a CNG injector on each cylinder.
(2)Pressure reading as shown under FRP display on a scan tool.
(3)Pressure checked at Intermediate Pressure Regulator (IPR) test port using CNG Electronic Pressure Gauge Kit (J-39970).

FUEL PUMP PERFORMANCE

INJECTOR RESISTANCE

ApplicationOhms
Bi-Fuel & CNG Engines (2)1-2
Gasoline Engines11-14
(1) Injector resistance specification is at 50-95°F (10-35°C). (2) Bi-fuel engines are equipped with a gasoline and a CNG injector on each cylinder.
(1)Injector resistance specification is at 50-95°F (10-35°C).
(2)Bi-fuel engines are equipped with a gasoline and a CNG injector on each cylinder.

INJECTOR RESISTANCE SPECIFICATIONS (1)

IDLE SPEED & MIXTURE

Note. Idle mixture is controlled by Powertrain Control Module (PCM). Idle speed is preset by manufacturer and is not adjustable.

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR

Note. Throttle Position (TP) sensor is not adjustable. For further testing procedures, perform TP sensor related diagnostic test. See appropriate SELF-DIAGNOSTICS article.

Note. Vehicles equipped with CNG engines are not equipped with a TP sensor.

Application(1) Voltage
All Gasoline Engines1.0-4.0
(1) Voltage range is from idle to wide open throttle.
(1)Voltage range is from idle to wide open throttle.

THROTTLE POSITION SENSOR VOLTAGE